I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 258 Jiraiya and Tsunade betray their friends

On this day, Konoha was bustling with activity.

Countless Konoha ninjas and villagers headed towards the Hokage Building.

This day also witnessed a pivotal moment in Konoha's history, with envoys from various nations and ninja villages arriving with great tension to witness this moment that would influence the future of the ninja world.

The area in front of the Hokage Building was already crowded with people, and ninjas were squatting solemnly on the rooftops and trees, waiting.

At the same time, a large number of police ninjas began to maintain order, and many village ninjas also assisted.

While people outside waited anxiously, an eerie atmosphere permeated the Hokage's office.

Tsunade stood calmly at the window, gazing at the crowded figures outside. "Kid, leave the Third Hokage to me and Jiraiya."

Faced with this choice, Uchiha Yoru smiled and nodded nonchalantly, "Okay, but for the subsequent ninja troop deployment, I want 70% of the Sarutobi clan's ninjas."

It was clear that the two had reached some kind of agreement, and Tsunade sighed and nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

"The Sarutobi clan rose to power by absorbing Konoha's resources, so it's only right that they pay the price now. Moreover, an overly powerful Sarutobi clan can also cause some people to have inappropriate thoughts."

"But kid, have you thought this through? This time you'll be facing the entire ninja world! It's not too late to back out now."

Tsunade clearly knew about his plan, or rather, Uchiha Yoru never hid anything from his own people, and even Jiraiya knew.

Seeing Tsunade's solemn expression, Uchiha Yoru gradually revealed an arrogant smile on his face.

"No one was born standing in the heavens, neither you nor I, not even the gods. But this vacancy on the throne of the ninja world is about to end. From this day forward, I will stand at the top! I will end the chaos in the ninja world!"

Looking at the domineering Uchiha Yoru, a strange emotion flashed in Tsunade's eyes, but her personality made her purse her lips and say, "Arrogant brat."

"Time is almost up. Enjoy your last moments of leisure. From today onward, you will be facing the entire ninja world. I'm going out to take care of the Third Hokage's affairs."

After saying this, Tsunade turned and left. Although she said she had to deal with the Third Hokage's matter, she glanced at the corner without leaving a trace, and then slowly curled her lips into a cold snort before leaving.

As the door to the Hokage's office closed, Uchiha Yoru's gaze shifted to the corner where Tsunade had looked before leaving.

"Heh heh! What an ambitious man."

Just then, a seductive voice rang out from the Hokage's office, and a figure slowly emerged from the shadows in the corner—it was Mei Terumi of the Mist Ninja.

Wearing a blue strapless dress, a white belt around her waist, and dark blue nail polish, Mei Terumi has matured and now possesses the aura of the Fifth Mizukage as she appeared in the original work.

"Ming, you've come."

Mei Terumi appeared in the Hokage's office, her eyes alluring as she surveyed her surroundings. Then, quite boldly, she nestled into Yoru Uchiha's arms, sitting upright on his strong, muscular lap.

It was a scene full of allure, but Mei Terumi and Yoru Uchiha's eyes were clearer than ever before.

After staring at each other for a long while, Mei Terumi finally gave in first. The mature and alluring look on her face disappeared, replaced by weariness and melancholy.

"What were you going to do if I didn't come?"

Mei Terumi asked the question that had been hidden deep in her heart, but Yoru Uchiha just smiled calmly after hearing it.

"It doesn't matter. The final outcome of a declining Kirigakure village is just a matter of time being postponed."

"What about me?" Mei Terumi was clearly a little nervous and wanted to ask this question.

This is a difficult question, no less challenging than deciding who to save first if someone falls into the sea.

However, Uchiha Yoru simply smiled and slowly reached out his palm to stroke Terumi Mei's smooth, long hair. "Since the Mangekyou Sharingan can control the Fourth Mizukage, I think it's not unreasonable for my eyes to control the Fifth Mizukage."

Upon hearing this answer, a hint of disappointment flashed in Mei Terumi's eyes, along with a look of understanding.

"Indeed, you are a very ambitious person."

But it is precisely this kind of person who is charming. Mei Terumi leaned slowly against this familiar chest, her eyes narrowing as she enjoyed the temporary comfort like a Persian cat.

……

The Hokage Meeting Room.

The meeting room that once had four chairs now only has one, marking the end of the F4, the top executives of the Third Hokage's faction in Konoha.

On this sole chair, the now aged and frail Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, sat alone, his cloudy eyes filled with countless memories.

"Old man, sometimes you shouldn't be so stubborn. The future belongs to the young."

Jiraiya, with his white hair, leaned against the window and looked at the crowd outside the building. Then, glancing at the old man, the Third Generation, who exuded loneliness and the aura of old age, he couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.

Tsunade, who had just entered, immediately saw the Third Hokage silently and alone, holding a cup of tea and enjoying his last moments as Hokage.

Upon seeing this, Tsunade's lips curled into a smile as she turned to look at Jiraiya.

"Tsunade." At this moment, facing Tsunade's meaningful smile, Jiraiya's face showed utter embarrassment and speechlessness.

"I didn't realize you were so quick, Jiraiya. Tsk tsk."

Hearing Tsunade's sarcastic remarks, Jiraiya's face turned green, as if he had been stepped on. He immediately snapped back, just like when he was younger and got angry.

"Tch! You think everyone's like you, an old cow eating young grass?"

It was obvious that Jiraiya already knew something, or rather, he had figured it out. Although he felt heartbroken and empty at the time, how could a hero like Jiraiya be deeply affected by it? The next day, he returned to his true nature and laughed wildly.

"Jiraiya! You're asking for it!"

This was the last thing Tsunade wanted to hear. Her forehead veins bulged, and a surge of anger rose in her beautiful eyes.

However, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was lost in his memories, was startled awake by the noise and looked up at his two noisy disciples.

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed softly, casually put down his cup, and was about to say something when his expression suddenly changed drastically.

The chakra within my body suddenly became sluggish; I've been poisoned!

The Third Hokage's eyes widened in disbelief as he looked up at Jiraiya and Tsunade with shock and anger.

The tea is poisoned! Only Jiraiya has touched this tea here; Jiraiya poisoned it! But it's colorless and odorless, so he didn't notice anything amiss. The poison was prepared by Tsunade!

In an instant, the experienced Third Hokage had already figured out who had poisoned him, and even who had formulated the poison.

"Jiraiya! Tsunade! You guys!"

A hoarse roar, like that of an old tiger, echoed in the conference room, but a tall and imposing white figure had already appeared in front of Hiruzen Sarutobi.

At this moment, Jiraiya's face was full of complex emotions, but he did not hold back at all. He slammed his palm heavily into Hiruzen Sarutobi's abdomen, and the enormous force sent the sixty-year-old man flying against the wall.

Sealing Technique: Five Elements Sealing

"Bang!"

Amidst excruciating abdominal pain and uncontrollable chakra within his body, Hiruzen Sarutobi, slid slowly down the wall in a disheveled state, roared a desperate rage.

"Jiraiya!"

"Um! Teacher, it's me!"

At this moment, Jiraiya stood there awkwardly scratching his white hair, looking embarrassed and hesitant. He had none of the aura of the Sannin and looked just like the underdog he once was, embarrassed and at a loss.

"Jiraiya did a good job. You were quick, accurate, and ruthless. You really haven't neglected your training at all these years."

Tsunade, standing to the side, clapped and cheered as if she didn't want things to get out of hand, making Jiraiya even more embarrassed.

"Tsunade, you!"

Frustrated, Jiraiya turned to look at Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was bent over and coughing violently on the ground, and said awkwardly, "Old man, I don't want to see you die in vain either. Besides, with Konoha in this state, if that brat really goes crazy, the entire village will be wiped out."

Watching Jiraiya's incoherent explanation, Tsunade curled her lip in disdain. "What's with all the rambling? Don't you know how stubborn the old man is? He'll see for himself soon enough and then he'll understand how ridiculous his ideas are."

The poison prepared by Tsunade was so potent that even Jiraiya himself admitted after being poisoned that he couldn't gather chakra, his whole body was paralyzed, and he didn't even have the strength to throw kunai. In the end, with Shizune's help, he was only able to barely recover 30% of his fighting power, which shows how powerful the poison was.

This time, Hiruzen Sarutobi was lost in his memories and unknowingly drank an entire pot of tea under Jiraiya's watchful gaze. Even Jiraiya in his prime couldn't keep up, let alone an aging Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"It's alright, but it's so ruthless that it made the old man drink a whole pot of tea."

Tsunade picked up the teapot, looked at the empty teapot with a look of astonishment, and stared at Jiraiya as if to say, "Are you worried about my poison, or about the Third Hokage, an old man in his sixties?"

Faced with this situation, Jiraiya hurriedly offered an explanation, feeling frustrated.

"You have no idea, the old man just kept drinking cup after cup, sighing and moaning. What am I supposed to do? Tell him he can't drink this tea before the drug even takes effect? ​​Too much anesthetic can cause problems too!"

"Although the old man is old, if he really loses his temper, everyone will know that the legendary Sannin, Jiraiya, and Tsunade conspired to poison and murder the Third Hokage?"

Upon hearing Jiraiya's explanation, Tsunade burst into laughter, while Hiruzen Sarutobi, leaning against the wall and panting heavily, stared at his two disciples with bloodshot eyes and roared hoarsely.

"Jiraiya! Tsunade! You! You will destroy Konoha!"

However, Jiraiya still wanted to persuade the stubborn old man, but Tsunade didn't have that much patience. What happened back then had already ruined the bond between them, and it was already good enough that she didn't beat the old man herself.

"Come in, it's almost time."

A ninja with orange hair tied in a high, short ponytail parted to the side respectfully pushed open the door and entered.

"Yamanoka Fu greets Lord Jiraiya and Lord Tsunade!"

He was wearing a brown sleeveless jacket with a short-sleeved outer garment, black gloves, black trousers, and a katana on his back.

Yamanaka Fu, a Konoha ninja who appeared at the Five Kage Summit in the original work, was one of Shimura Danzo's personal bodyguards and possessed great strength.

The Root organization has long since become the private property of Uchiha Yoru, and Yamanaka Fu has naturally become Uchiha Yoru's subordinate.

Upon entering, Yamanaka Fu first bowed respectfully to Jiraiya and Tsunade, then turned and bowed to the Third Hokage.

"Excuse me, Third Hokage."

"You! What do you want to do!" The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who seemed to have figured something out, glared angrily at his two disciples and the Konoha ninja.

The Art of Mind Turning

In an instant, Yamanaka Kaze cleanly and swiftly unleashed the Yamanaka clan's secret technique upon the Third Hokage.

In his frustrated and angry state, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, trembled instantly, his pupils contracted, and his gaze became vacant.

Seeing this, Jiraiya couldn't help but show a worried expression. "Is Tsunade alright?"

"Don't worry, Jiraiya. I also added a drug to suppress mental power to this dose. With Yamanaka Fu's strength, there will be no problem. Besides, you have your Five Elements Seal as insurance, don't you?"

Under Tsunade's pointed, teasing gaze, Jiraiya scratched his head in utter embarrassment, looking at his burning hands. Good heavens, all five fingers were red; how much force must that have taken?

"Tsunade/Jiraiya-sama".

In a moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi's dazed gaze returned to focus, revealing a respectful expression. It was clear that the person had been replaced; Yamanaka Fu had taken his place.

"You have three minutes to adjust to the numbness in your body; I'll need you later."

Tsunade issued the order cleanly and efficiently, and Yamanaka Fu nodded respectfully.

Inside the meeting room, Hiruzen Sarutobi began to move his body somewhat awkwardly. From being extremely awkward at first, he gradually became almost like a normal person, demonstrating the ninja's control.

It wasn't a problem with the mountain wind technique, but rather that Hiruzen Sarutobi's body was under anesthesia and naturally needed to adapt to it so that no one could tell.

In Konoha, under the bright sunshine, countless figures gathered in front of the Hokage Building, their expectant eyes fixed on the high platform.

"It's here! It's here!"

With a gasp of surprise, the crowd erupted in cheers, and at the same time, envoys from various countries and villages showed excitement, knowing that the procession was finally about to begin.

First, one by one, the Anbu ninjas appeared around the Hokage Building and began to be on guard against each other. At the same time, all the ninjas in Konoha solemnly observed their surroundings.

After all, this was the most important event in Konoha, and no one was allowed to cause trouble, especially since the envoys from various countries were surrounded by many times more Konoha ninjas for protection.

Any unusual activity will be met with the methods of the Konoha ninja.

On this day, all Konoha villagers who entered the area around the Hokage's office building for a visit were required to undergo identity verification and search.

"Who is that? The Water Shadow?"

"Why is the Mizukage from Kirigakure here?"

As figures appeared one by one in the Hokage Building, those below who were unaware of the situation immediately began to discuss in astonishment.

The moment Mizukage Mei Terumi, wearing the Mizukage hat, stepped out, she became the focus of everyone's attention, even the envoys from the various ninja villages were somewhat astonished.

Hehe, guess what identity Uchiha Yoru will appear in the ninja world under. (Ahem, if you guess correctly, please screenshot your comment and the time, then join the subscription group and find me. The reward is dozens of gigabytes of Naruto study materials, you know what I mean.)

(End of this chapter)